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Coffee in hand, Franklin? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new robotics campus could reshape jobs in Franklin
  • Can Franklin bounce back in Friday's crucial home matchup?

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 63 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Yaskawa America Announces Robotics Manufacturing Expansion (mfgnewsweb.com) — A major robotics manufacturer is planning a new state-of-the-art production campus in Franklin, bringing high‑volume robot manufacturing and consolidated Drives and Motion operations into one 800,000‑square‑foot site. The project will shift work from other states, establish a key North American headquarters here, and is expected to boost local jobs, training opportunities, and the city's role in advanced automation over the next several years.
   

• Waukesha County Week 7 prep football preview (gmtoday.com) — Franklin football fans have a big home game Friday as the Sabers, now 3-3, host Kettle Moraine at 7 p.m. After three straight blowout wins and a setback against Muskego, Franklin leans on standout rusher Dillon Herling and defensive playmaker Tavin Nass in a crowded slate of key Waukesha County matchups shaping playoff hopes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Saputo, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Line Lead - 2nd Shift in Franklin. Apply here.
  • New Perspective Senior Living posted a job opening for Server in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Greendale

  • Bluegrass radio & radio stations online for free (radio.net)

Greenfield

  • Greenfield water main break, woman billed $20,000 for repairs (newsbreak.com)
  • Wisconsin Seafood Lovers Fill Up At This Madison Buffet Loaded With Crab Legs And Sushi (newsbreak.com)
  • New documents detail battle between Greenfield mayor and police chief he's trying to oust (cbs58.com)

Milwaukee

  • How Snowy, Cold Will Winter Be In WI? New Predictions Released (patch.com)

Ok Franklin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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